Sigulda New Castle, Gothic Revival castle in Sigulda, Latvia.
The Neo-Gothic castle features a tall central tower, stone walls, and decorative elements constructed with repurposed boulders in various natural colors.
The castle was built between 1878 and 1881 for the Kropotkin family, incorporating materials from a previous 17th-century structure at the same location.
The building transformed into the Writers' Castle in 1922, serving as a center for the Latvian Union of Writers and Journalists after World War I.
Located within Gauja National Park, the castle offers guided tours and exhibits about the architectural development of Sigulda through multiple centuries.
The castle underwent a complete renovation in 1936, during which architect August Birkhans raised the main tower and added an expanded terrace.
Location: Sigulda
Inception: 19 century
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
Address: Pils iela 16
GPS coordinates: 57.16554,24.85013
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:20
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